How to fix a damaged fence
For most homes, fences fulfil the important role of protecting the property from unwanted looks and intruders. Whether a fence is inherited from a previous homeowner or you've put it up yourself, it's important to take good care of it in order to make it last - as putting up a new fence can be costly and time-consuming.
If your fence has become damaged, make sure you fix the damage as soon as possible to avoid further damage through water entering the wood or the fence becoming instable.
What you'll need:
- Protective gloves
- Saw
- Pliers
- Single fence panels
- Goggles
- Galvanised nails
- Hammer
- Tape measure
- A friend to help you
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Wear protective gloves to guard against splinters and carefully loosen the nails holding the broken panels by hammering each panel from the back or using the hammer as a lever. Then pull the nails out with the pliers.
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If you are able to salvage strips of wood from another fence panel you can use these as a replacement for the broken ones on your fence. If this isn't possible, buy single replacement panels at a DIY store or builders merchant. Measure the required panel length and saw the strip to length, if necessary.
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Place the strip in the required position and then nail it down. To make the repaired area fit in with the rest of your fence, it is best if you treat the entire fence and there is products that allow you to treat fences fast & easily. Alternatively you can use any leftover treatment you might still have from when you originally treated your fence.
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